Treatment courts save lives, taxpayer dollars

In May we observe National Treatment Court Month. Amidst an increasing rate of fatalities from opioid overdose and the urgent need for solutions, treatment courts emerge as a beacon of hope. These specialty courts — which seek to address the substance use that underlie and exacerbate criminal charges — not only provide participants with an opportunity for redemption but also deliver substantial financial benefits for taxpayers and improve community safety. 

The bottom line is that…